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A Dr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD , Family Medicine, answered. You can manage a closed fracture on a daily basis by elevation of the extremity, ice in the early stage (be careful not to burn the skin - keep a layer of padding between the ice bag and the skin), and rest. Good nutrition and adequate hydration is also important.
Osteoporosis management in women who had a fracture Age 67 - 85 ***** Women who received the following within 6 months of suffering a fracture: Bone mineral density (BMD) test ; Prescription for a drug to treat or prevent osteoporosis in the six months after the fracture ; Exclusions: Women who received a BMD screening in the two years prior to the fracture. Women who received a prescription for a drug to treat or prevent osteoporosis 12 months prior to the fracture. Fractures of the finger, toe, face and skull are not included in this measure.